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Killer robots? UN to hold talks on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

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The UN is to begin talks on autonomous weapons, but a treaty governing killer robots remains distant, the ambassador leading discussions said
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Europe

NATO ill-equipped for defense, lacks leadership since Trump took office – Dutch advisory council

Fergus Kelly -
NATO is ill-equipped to defend members, and uncertainty over its unity under US President Donald Trump could allow Russia to exploit vulnerabilities, a Dutch advisory council warned
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Middle East

Syrian troops and allies claim capture of ISIS-held border town of Al Bukamal

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Syrian troops and allied militias on Thursday took the border town of Al Bukamal, the last major town held by Islamic State in Syria.
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Africa

US airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab kills ‘several militants’ – AFRICOM

Fergus Kelly -
U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against Somalia's al-Qaeda affiliate al-Shabaab, "killing several militants," U.S. Africa Command said
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Middle East

Syrian forces enter Al Bukamal

Staff Writer With AFP -
Syrian troops and allied militias entered the border town of Al Bukamal, the last ISIS urban stronghold in the country, state media said
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Air

Turkey signs air defense missile accord with France and Italy

Fergus Kelly -
Turkey signed a letter of intent with France and Italy on Wednesday, paving the way to a purchase of surface-to-air missiles from the Eurosam consortium
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Africa

Al-Qaeda affiliate in Mali claims attacks as France pledges more aid for Sahel

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An Al-Qaeda affiliate in Mali claimed responsibility for attacks on Malian and UN troops, while France pledged to increase aid to the Sahel by one third
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Air

Germany eyes F-35 for Tornado replacement as Airbus unveils New Fighter concept

Fergus Kelly -
Germany needs an off-the-shelf, fifth generation aircraft to replace its fleet of Tornado fighter-bombers by 2025, the chief of staff of the air force said
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Europe

France increases military spending by €1.8 billion, nears NATO goal

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French lawmakers approved a €1.8 billion increase in defense spending, reversing cuts that caused a row between President Emmanuel Macron and a top general
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Air

Sweden seeks Patriot air defense system by 2025

Fergus Kelly -
Sweden is to request the purchase of the Patriot medium-range air defense system from the United States, aiming to have it fully operational by 2025
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Commentary

Coalition moving to ‘consolidate gains’ against ISIS in Iraq and Syria

Joanne Stocker -
The U.S.-led Coalition is preparing to fight an insurgent ISIS as the military battle winds down in Iraq and Syria
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Air

Taiwan fighter jet goes missing during drill

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Taiwan’s defense ministry said Tuesday that a Mirage-2000 fighter jet lost contact during a drill off the island’s northeast coast, with a search underway for the missing pilot.
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Africa

Sahel anti-terror force faces logistical problems in first mission

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The maiden mission of the G5 Sahel counterterrorism force experienced "logistical problems" but they are not "insurmountable"
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Middle East

Saudi crown prince promotes new head of naval forces

Joanne Stocker -
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promoted the new naval forces commander Fahd bin Abdulla Al-Ghufaili to the rank of admiral
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Air

India conducts successful test of Nirbhay cruise missile

Fergus Kelly -
India conducted a successful test flight of the indigenously developed Nirbhay long-range sub-sonic cruise missile, the Ministry of Defense said
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Asia Pacific

NATO to deploy 3,000 more troops to Afghanistan, half from US – Stoltenberg

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NATO will deploy 3,000 more troops to Afghanistan in an attempt to help "break the stalemate", Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said
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